Fox SMD automatic placement system has a footprint of 88 x 109cm; weighs less than one metric ton. Consumes less than 750W of power, uses single phase voltage (230V), and recuperates energy from the motion system. Places components from 0201 to 33 x 80mm; dispenses solder paste and SMT glue. Accepts 180 intelligent feeders. Is compatible with Essemtec’s previous feeders. Places components at 4500cph (IPC 8950A) with an accuracy of 60µm. Board sizes are 300 x 400mm; component height is 30mm. Has an 18" touch screen. Runs on ePlace software.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

AutoVision machine vision software enables a barcode reading suite consisting of four smart cameras that adopt the machine vision toolset for Auto ID+ applications. Offers full library of software capability reportedly on the smallest hardware design ever in smart camera design. Fully adaptable to any barcode reading or machine vision application; can choose single smart camera with ideal footprint, industrial rating, and connectivity. Can choose software interface with capabilities to compliment needs of an application, from basic barcode reading to advanced measurement, gauging, and inspection. New software features include tools for color ID, spot-checking against stored colors, and counting or checking presence of certain colored features, such as on packaging or test tube caps; circle measure tool; enhanced locate tool to find multiple features of a part at once and inspect the integrity of a part based on relative locations of features.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

EO-G-001 water-based flux for selective soldering is halogen-free flux and meets all criteria under DIN EN 61190-1-1 and ISO 9454 for surface resistance. In tests, flux propagation area is less than that of alcohol-based fluxes tested, while rise-through and pad wetting were not adversely affected and soldering results were more than satisfactory. Cleanliness was as good or better than alcohol-based fluxes. Is classified OR/L0 under DIN EN 61190-1-1 or type 2.1.3.A under ISO 9454.

Emil Otto, emilotto.de

Dualbond LT2216 dual-curing adhesive, for electronic and optoelectronic automotive and consumer applications, reaches full strength within 90 minutes at 60°C after prefixation by light.

ML-5120A 120W direct diode laser (DDL) welder for soldering and plastic welding has low power consumption and high efficiency. Features localized heating for small parts welding and manufacturing applications with space limitations. Comes with temperature control function, which requires a separate dedicated unit to control laser output power. Directly applies light emitted from laser diodes (LDs) for thermal processing– without passing through a lasing medium, such as Ytterbium (Yb)-doped fiber or Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet). Generates an invisible IR wavelength of 915nm. Small spot diameter of 0.2 millimeters enables fine soldering in small areas as well as high-density, small-pitch areas. Equipped with power monitor as standard equipment.

Amada Miyachi America, www.amadamiyachi.com

MX-1000 Series mobile terminals perform inventory management, logistics and field service. Combine ease-of-use, cost and flexibility of off-the-shelf smartphones with rugged hand-held assembly that holds both the phone and a specially designed barcode reader. Read 1D and 2D barcodes, and contain a vision engine capable of other vision-based capabilities such as OCR, package dimensioning and inspection.

Cognex, cognex.com

MicroHAWK ID-30 and ID-40 barcode readers now include optional Diffuser and Polarizer optical filter accessories. Selected optical filter blocks unwanted light. Diffuser filter softens and flattens background light around the barcode and minimizes noise and reflections. Is useful when reader needs to be mounted perpendicular to the part. Polarizer filter is reportedly ideal for managing reflections from other highly-reflective, transparent or lucid materials such as cellophane or glass test tubes. Eliminates hot spots caused by reflections by allowing one linear light polarization to be used for outgoing scanning beam.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

NPM VF high-speed odd-form placement machine has a clinching option capable of insertion height checks and PCB hole recognition. Leverages NPM Series' tape feeders and nozzles. Designed for automotive and other extreme odd-form parts applications. Cycle time is 0.8 sec./component. Handles 2 feeder trolleys (30 seats). Installs radial or axial leaded components. Programmable gripper.

Panasonic, panasonicfa.com

159HF halogen-free water-soluble flux has a neutral pH. Formulated to perform under high temperatures and is compatible with leaded and lead-free alloys. With low solids content, it can be used in selective drop-jet spray soldering applications and wave soldering. Stays active during preheat and wave; performs well with multilayer boards. Provides ionic cleanliness after water cleaning and has been formulated to minimize foaming in the wash process. Can be used for SMT rework and touch-up soldering.

FCT Assembly, www.fctassembly.com

AXP and PS200 systems for strain (CTE) measurements now come with optional Digital Image Correlation module. Dual camera provides x-y strain metrology throughout a thermal profile from room temp. up to 300°C. Has resolution approaching 100 microstrains.

Akrometrix, www.akrometrix.com

YSi-V 12M TypeHS hybrid automated optical inspection system is based on YSi-V, which can carry out high-speed, high-res 2D inspection, height and inclined surface 3D inspection, and four-directional inclined image inspections. Features a 25% speed increase in 3D inspection and enhanced responsiveness for its high-speed projector in joint 3D image capture at the height throughout its field of view. Has improved image processing capability. Includes iProDB inspection history management software; stores and analyzes information generated from the source of rejected items.

Yamaha Motor IM, www.yamaha-motor-im.eu

Automated Optical Shaping (AOS) is a laser-based tool for selectively completing missing gold or copper patterns on panels. Laser removes gold and copper selectively; reconstructs pattern shape; fills opens with copper. Accompanying software shows 3D images in color at all angles. Complements Closed Loop Shaping, which removes excess copper without damaging the laminate.

Orbotech, www.orbotech.com